prop shaft/casale flange

[thecampbellman]

Back from the prop shop to see about a new shaft, and have the stainless one i bought tuned...The shop said they need the flange coupler from the v-drive to fit the shaft to it? Have not heard of this. If the 1" shaft i now use fits the drive flange on the casale, a new good quality shaft would fit also?

[Moneypit]

Back from the prop shop to see about a new shaft, and have the stainless one i bought tuned...The shop said they need the flange coupler from the v-drive to fit the shaft to it? Have not heard of this. If the 1" shaft i now use fits the drive flange on the casale, a new good quality shaft would fit also?

This post kinda lost me. Is this the prop shaft, or the shaft from engine to v drive?...I've never seen a 1" shaft from the engine. They are usually a drive line with u joints, or a splined, about 1 1/4", solid shaft with flanges on both ends.....Maybe I'm coming into this boat a little late, excuse me........MP

[thecampbellman]

It is the prop shaft, not the drive shaft. Shop told me they needed the flange on the v-drive (that the shaft goes into) to fit the prop shaft to it? stated just because its a 1" shaft and 1" coupler flange does not mean it will fit.

Sounds odd to me. Selling added work??? like the $99 brake job?

[PE 316]

It is the prop shaft, not the drive shaft. Shop told me they needed the flange on the v-drive (that the shaft goes into) to fit the prop shaft to it? stated just because its a 1" shaft and 1" coupler flange does not mean it will fit.

Sounds to me like what they are really asking you for, is the SPLIT COUPLER that joins the propshaft to the v-drive output shaft. Here is a "link" to the one that Rex Marine sells:
http://rexmar.com/page132.html

[gfinishline]

His old cruiser does have a 'flange coupler'. Do they want to see if it's loose? Fit the key/way? Is this shop known for V-drive propshafts or just general repairs??? Casale, Glenwood, Rex, Eddie are known for quality shaft material, don't cut corners here.

[thecampbellman]

My C500 has a flange coupler, Keyed to the shaft, my current shaft, 30 years old fit perfect. Not a split coupler type. The shop I was going to order a new shaft from said "the new shaft might not fit your flange unless we send it to them and have it fitted". Ordered a shaft from Glenwood Marine, Bob said "my shaft will fit the way it's supposed to" I trust him, always fair and honest. should be here on friday:D... then cav plate measurements and prop testing...try out the new gps:D

[RiverRacer]

It could be that the guy just wanted to make sure that the flange coupler wasn't FKD up!..

[thecampbellman]

True enough, I pulled it off to inspect it, and will measure both pieces before installing